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Can Be Living with Pandemics Be the New Normal and How About Japan
It’s possible to live an almost normal life, say some experts.
It’ll be a different normal for most of us.
“Be safe, be smart, be kind”, said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, in the first months of the pandemic.
“Experts Say the ‘New Normal’ in 2025 Will Be Far More Tech-Driven, Presenting More Big Challenges.” from pewresearch.org
Barry: “This virus is here to stay.” At least for some time, maybe 1–2 more years.
The consensus view is that this thing is here to stay.
There are a couple of reasons for that.
1 — The vaccines are not 100 percent effective. We’ll have to take the third dose…
2 — There’s going to be a significant number of people who will never get vaccinated.
3 — Now experts are saying that we may need to be vaccinated every year.
4 — Governments and the travel industry are talking about a health passport.
5 — There’s going to be a significant number of people who will never go back to the office.
